Cultural tours of Italy

White Hat Tours, the specialist Italian cultural tour operator, has announced its new tour program for 2008 with tours to Rome, Florence, the Bay of Naples, the Roman Campagna, Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, Milan and Piedmont.

White Hat Tours distinguishes itself through its:

- Holistic approach to Italian culture – experiencing the visual arts, gastronomy, language and musical events
- Special visits – discovering places not easily accessible to the general tourist
- Italian expertise – using local knowledge and contacts
- Small groups –creating an intimate tour of 10-15 travellers

Itineraries are carefully planned to guide travellers away from the crowds and include special visits to private villas and palaces in Rome and Florence as well as some evening meals with local families in private homes. Tour prices include:

- Scheduled flights with British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick
- Transfers and ground transportation
- 4-star hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Entrance fees
- At least one meal each day, either lunch or dinner, with wine
- The services of a tour manager and local guides

Prices are based on two people sharing a double or twin room and single supplements do apply. Prices excluding flights are also offered for those travellers wishing to make their own travel arrangements.

In addition to small group tours, White Hat Tours also arranges à la carte packages to the best cultural events and festivals throughout Italy, including opera at La Scala, the Venice Carnival and the Palio in Siena.

Tours available:

2008 Dates, Nights, Tour, Price(£), Single Supplement (£)
05 - 11 April, 6, Rome, £1,375, £120
14 - 19 April, 5, Florence, £1,230, £100
04 - 11 May, 7, Bay of Naples, £1,470, £140
09 - 14 June, 5, Roman Campagna, £1,180, £75
06 – 13 July, 7, Emilia Romagna, £1,490, £105
06 - 12 Sept, 6, Modern Rome, £1,495, £120
20 - 26 Sept, 6, Basilicata, £1,270, £120
06 - 11 Oct, 5, Florence, £1,230, £100
13 - 17 Oct, 4, Milan, £1,255, £80
18 - 24 Oct, 6, Rome, £1,375, £120
03 - 09 Nov, 6, Piedmont, £1,445, £120

For details of all tours and Italian cultural events, visit Whitehattours.com.